National Wildlife Federation Recognizes Los Alamos For Participating In Community Wildlife Habitat Program
Nature lover Selvi Viswanathan is a member of the Community Wildlife Habitat team, which includes Hari Viswanathan, Richard and Hedy Dunn, Laura Loy and Michele Altherr, as well as countless volunteers and local partners who helped the community create and maintain a Community Wildlife Habitat. Courtesy/PEEC
COMMUNITY News:
The National Wildlife Federation® sent the following letter in April to PEEC to congratulate Los Alamos on
participating in the Community Wildlife HabitatTM program for nearly 10 years:
To The Los Alamos Community:
On behalf of the National Wildlife Federation®, Read More
CYFD Launches Workforce Training Initiative
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SANTA FE — The Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) today completed the first sessions of a comprehensive leadership conference series designed to strengthen its workforce and improve services to New Mexico’s most vulnerable children and families.
The agency is partnering with Leadership New Mexico to provide transformative education to more than 1,700 staff members statewide.
Themed “Reigniting Your PASSION —Defining Your WHY: ONE Mission — ONE Department,” this initiative Read More
FBI: Mescalero Man Faces 15 Years For Abusing Minor
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Mescalero man pleaded guilty to the federal charge of sexual abuse of a minor.
According to court records, on Feb. 15, 2025, John Albert Carrillo, Jr., 36, a member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, used force to commit a sexual act with a minor victim.
Carrillo pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor and faces up to 15 years in prison. Upon his release from prison, Carrillo will be required to register as a sex offender and must serve a term of supervised release not less than five years and up to life.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Philip Russell, Acting Special Agent in Charge Read More
Final Update On Twin Cabins Wildfire
Forest Service News:
This is the final update that will be provided on the Twin Cabins Wildfire.
The Twin Cabins Wildfire ignited at 1 p.m., June 23, in the Jemez Ranger District.
The location is near the northwest boundary between Valles Caldera National Preserve and Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road 144 and Twin Cabins Canyon.
Details:
- Size:
- 40 acres
- Containment:
- 100 %
- Cause:
- Under investigation
- Vegetation:
- Burning in oak brush, Ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir.
- Resources:
- 40 personnel
- Overview:
- Fire crews are actively managing the 40-acre wildfire using full suppression
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Launch Helps Ensure Nation’s Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Readiness
A UP Aerospace Spyder rocket. Courtesy/UP Aerospace
LANL News:
- Experimental payload allows Los Alamos National Laboratory to test prototypes
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has launched a rocket carrying a full-size experimental payload that was designed, built and tested in just three years. The non-nuclear payload launched from White Sands Missile Range on June 13 and will help ensure the responsiveness of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile in accordance with the federal government’s mandate for a stockpile responsiveness program (SRP).
“The Laboratory’s mission is Read More
8th Grade Spring Break Trip To Washington D.C. Early Bird Sign-Up Ends June 30
NNMC Welcomes New Provost René L. Vellanoweth
René L. Vellanoweth, PhD
NNMC Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College is pleased to welcome René L. Vellanoweth, PhD, as its new Provost and VP for Academic Affairs.
“Dr. Vellanoweth brings over two decades of experience in higher education, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, securing external funding, and championing initiatives that uplift student success. His work as a coastal and island archaeologist has further distinguished him, to include international research collaborations, extensive publications, and a steadfast Read More
NM Veterans Get Free Day Use, Camping At State Parks
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans are eligible for a lifetime pass for day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 161 to provide recreational opportunities for New Mexico veterans in the last legislative session. The New Mexico State Parks Division (NMSP) partnered with the Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) to quickly implement this new benefit.
“New Mexico’s veterans have served our country with honor, and they deserve tangible support that matches their sacrifice,” Gov. Lujan Read More
State Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Stolen Forestry Equipment Valued At Over $180,000
Forestry equipment was stolen earlier in June. Courtesy photo
Two white box trailers contained equipment valued at over $180,000 were stolen earlier in June. Courtesy photo
NMSP News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Police is seeking the public’s help with locating stolen equipment critical to wildfire response operations.
Between 8 p.m., June 7, 2025, and 4 p.m., June 8, 2025, a black Chevrolet Tahoe bearing New Mexico license plate #CBXP28 accessed the New Mexico Forestry Department depot, located at 1085 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM, on three separate occasions.
During these entries, the Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Affirms Convictions In Shooting Death Of Albuquerque Teenager
NMSC News:
The state Supreme Court today affirmed the convictions of Izaiah Garcia for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Sean Markey in 2019 outside a homecoming party in Albuquerque. Garcia was convicted of first-degree depraved mind murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Click here to read the Court’s nonprecedential decision in State v. Garcia, S-1-SC-39925. Read More
